US Bridges

Cth H over Shoulder Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Sth 194 · Structure no. P60004500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Shoulder Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth H over Shoulder Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesShoulder Creek
Location1.2M S JCT Sth 194
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.307, -90.90403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth H over Shoulder Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Shoulder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth H over Shoulder Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Shoulder Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Shoulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.